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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,944 and 363,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,944 and 363,158 is: 545,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,944 : 363,158 = 363,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,944/363,158 = 363,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,944x = 363,158 × 363,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,944x = 131,883,732,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,883,732,964/241,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,100.24

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